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Spectrum News 1: New York hits solar energy production milestone 1 year early, officials say
October 18, 2024
Spectrum News 1 reports how New York’s solar production is enough to power 1 million homes and has generated billions of dollars in private investment.
“New York is one year ahead of schedule for hitting some of its clean energy goals outlined in the 2019 state climate law, the state announced Thursday.
So far, 6 gigawatts of solar have been installed statewide.
That energy is enough to power more than 1 million homes.
According to the New York state Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), reaching this goal has also generated about $9.2 billion in private investment.
The state’s next goal will be to hit 10 gigawatts by 2030.”
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